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DG12 JMU

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,626 mi
Last recorded38,626 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 JMU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 38,626 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2024 38,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 37,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi, pipe is also kinked/bent at union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 36,985 miles

Fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 12 Nov 2021 35,662 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner sidewall ()

Fail 10 Nov 2021 35,661 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner sidewall ()

Pass 14 Oct 2020 34,475 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 33,201 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split but still clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 31,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 28,452 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 23,280 miles

under covers not allowing full inspection of underneath

Pass 30 Oct 2015 19,407 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 18,678 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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DG12 JMU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,811 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG12 JMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DG12 JMU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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